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NY S07743
NY S07743Clarifies that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing.
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Introduced
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to clarifying that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the writing instruction required as part of compulsory education in New York State must include cursive writing, in addition to other fundamental subjects like arithmetic, reading, and spelling. The education law, which outlines the curriculum for the first eight years of full-time public schooling, is being amended to explicitly state that "cursive writing" is a component of the writing requirement, ensuring that students continue to learn this traditional form of handwriting alongside other essential academic skills.
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Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7743A (on 03/13/2026)
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